by Rikki Almanza | Dec 27, 2024
Vacaville’s American Legion Post 165 will welcome National Commander James A. LaCoursiere, Jr. as the featured guest for a special dinner event, which is sold-out, on Feb. 3 at the Vacaville Veterans Memorial Building, located at 549 Merchant St, as reported by The...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 23, 2024
The American Legion’s second annual Be the One Symposium, held in New Orleans on August 22, addressed the ongoing crisis of Veteran suicide. This event, part of The Legion’s national convention, brought together Veterans, leaders, and experts to explore...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 14, 2024
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) wants American Legion posts nationwide to offer safe places for Veterans to store their firearms. He asked The American Legion to provide lock-and-key storage at their posts across the country. King suggested this to National Commander...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 22, 2024
Join American Legion Headquarters for a virtual session on the ‘Be The One: Buddy Check’ program on January 30 to explore ways to actively engage in supporting and looking out for other Veterans in the community. The Buddy Check training session...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 6, 2023
Army infantry Veteran, Mark Kershaw, addresses the urgent concern of Veteran suicide through his documentary, “TRIBAL,” set to be released on December 19. This 85-minute narrative-driven film transcends conventional narratives surrounding post-traumatic...
